User manual PANASONIC PV-DC252

R Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. PV-DC152 PV-DC252 PV-DC152-K PV-DC252-K Mini Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca LSQT0559A Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your Ò Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Palmcorder with the Ò mark be used. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential environment. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You may find the booklet, `Something About Interference' available from FCC local regional offices helpful. FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only the provided shielded interfacing cable with ferrite core when connecting digital Palmcorder to computer in accordance with instruction herein. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user's authority to operate. Declaration of Conformity Model No.: PV-DC152/PV-DC252 Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Address: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Telephone number: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. Since this product gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. 2 Important Safeguards 1) Read Instructions--All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2) Retain Instructions--The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed Warnings--All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4) Follow Instructions--All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 5) Cleaning--Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning. 6) Attachments--Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous. 7) Water and Moisture--Do not use this video unit near water- for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 8) Accessories--Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. S3125A 9) Ventilation--Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10) Power Sources--This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video units intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11) Grounding or Polarization--This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. 12) Power-Cord Protection--Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. 13) Outdoor Antenna Grounding--If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the leadin wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810 - 20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810 - 21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PARTH) NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 14) Lightning--For added protection of this video unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges. 15) Power Lines--An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16) Overloading--Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 3 Important Safeguards 17) Objects and Liquids -- Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit. 18) Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19) Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have fallen onto, the video unit. c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal operation. e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in performance -- this indicates a need for service. 20) Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 21) Safety Check-- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order. Precautions USE & LOCATION TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Palmcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Palmcorder if it gets wet. Your Palmcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Palmcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Palmcorder from the power supply before cleaning. DO NOT AIM YOUR PALMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS DO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR PALMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Palmcorder. AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store and handle your Palmcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Palmcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage. CARE TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder body. TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Palmcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish. This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003. This Product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: A TTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. 4 Contents Before Using Before Using........................................................................ 6 Standard Accessories ......................................................... 6 Quick Guide......................................................................... 7 To View the Playback Picture.............................................. 7 Controls and Components................................................... 8 Remote Controller ............................................................. 10 Power Supply .................................................................... 12 Charging Time and Available Recording Time.................. 12 Lens Cap and Grip Belt ..................................................... 13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................ 13 Inserting a Cassette .......................................................... 13 Turning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes ........ 14 Using the Viewfinder ......................................................... 14 Using the LCD Monitor ...................................................... 14 Using the Menu Screen..................................................... 15 List of Menus ..................................................................... 16 Setting Date and Time....................................................... 19 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge..................................... 19 LP Mode ............................................................................ 19 Audio Recording Mode...................................................... 19 Special Features Using a Memory Card........................................................ 34 Recording on the Memory Card......................................... 34 Playing Back Files from the Memory Card ........................ 36 Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette ....... 37 Slide Show......................................................................... 38 Creating a Title .................................................................. 39 Inserting a Title .................................................................. 39 Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental Erasure (File Lock)......................................................... 40 Deleting the Files recorded on a Memory Card ................. 40 Formatting a Memory Card................................................ 41 DPOF Setting..................................................................... 41 Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette (Dubbing) ....................................................................... 42 Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing) ....................................................................... 43 Using the Software with a Computer ................................. 44 ArcSoft Software................................................................ 45 Using the Supplied USB Connection Kit............................ 46 Installing USB Driver.......................................................... 46 Connecting Computer and Palmcorder ............................. 46 Check if Palmcorder is correctly recognized...................... 47 To disconnect USB cable safely ........................................ 47 Verifying and updating driver ............................................. 48 If you no longer need software or driver (uninstall)............ 51 Notes ................................................................................. 52 CAMERA Mode Recording .......................................................................... 20 PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette ........................ 21 Zoom In/Out Functions...................................................... 21 Digital Zoom Function ....................................................... 22 Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function ...................... 22 Fade In/Out Functions....................................................... 22 Cinema Function ............................................................... 23 Backlight Compensation Function..................................... 23 Magic Pix Function ............................................................ 23 Quick Start......................................................................... 24 Wind Noise Reduction Function ........................................ 24 Recording in Special Situations......................................... 24 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment.................................... 25 Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) .................................. 25 Manual Focus Adjustment................................................. 25 Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance).................... 26 Adjusting White Balance Manually .................................... 26 Digital Effect Functions...................................................... 27 Others Indications.......................................................................... 53 Warning/Alarm Indications................................................. 55 Notes & Precautions .......................................................... 56 Cautions for Use ................................................................ 60 Explanation of Terms......................................................... 63 Specifications..................................................................... 64 Palmcorder Accessory System.......................................... 65 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) .................................................... 66 Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)............................................... 67 Request for Service Notice ................................................ 69 Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) ............................ 70 Customer Services Directory ............................................. 71 Warranty (For Canadian Customers)................................. 72 Index .................................................................................. 73 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido.................................. 74 VCR Mode Playing Back...................................................................... 29 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back........................... 29 Slow Motion Playback ....................................................... 30 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback................................ 30 Finding the End of a Recording......................................... 30 Index Search Functions..................................................... 31 Playback Zoom Function................................................... 32 Playback Digital Effect Functions ...................................... 32 Playing Back on Your TV .................................................. 33 Audio Dubbing................................................................... 33 5 Before Using 1) Before Using These operating Instructions are designed for use with models PV-DC252/ PV-DC252-K and PV-DC152/PV-DC152-K. Pictures may be slightly different from the original. The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model PV-DC252, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models. Depending on the model, some functions are not available. Features may vary, so please read carefully. PV-DAC11 (For USA) PV-DAC11-K (For Canada) 2) Standard Accessories CGR-D08R Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Palmcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (l 12) Supplies power to the Palmcorder. 3) CR2025 4) CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC outlets. 2) Battery Pack (l 12) Supplies power to the Palmcorder. 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 10, 11) 4) Tethered Remote Control 5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap String (l 13) 6) A/V Cable (l 33) 7) Shoulder Strap (l 13) 8) SD Memory Card (l 52) (PV-DC252/PV-DC252-K) 9) CD-ROM (PV-DC252/PV-DC252-K): USB Driver for Panasonic DVC (l 46) G726 Decoder (l 44) ArcSoft Software (l 44, 45) Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 2001. ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 3.0, ArcSoft Photo Base 3.0, ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3.0 and ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders. Intel® Pentium® is a registered trademark. i.LINK and "¥" are trademarks. IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Company. MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark. SD is a trademark. 10) USB Cable (l 46) (PV-DC252/PV-DC252-K) N2QAEC000003 N2QCAD000001 5) VFC3815 6) K2KC4CB00002 7) VFC3506 8) RP-SD008BVE0 9) 10) LSFT0489 VFA0366 6 Quick Guide 1 1 Charge the Battery. (l 12) Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it into the AC Wall Outlet. Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. (This will start the charging process.) The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed. Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it. 2 2 Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder. (l 12) 3 1 3 Insert the Cassette. (l 13) Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] 1 Lever toward the front and pull down to OPEN/ EJECT open the Cassette Compartment. Insert the Cassette. Press the [PUSH CLOSE] 2 to load the Cassette. Close the outside compartment Cover. PUSH CLOSE 2 4 4 Start recording. (l 20) OF MODE F ON 4 3 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. Turn the Palmcorder on. (l 14) Rotate the Switch 3 to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.) Press the 4 Button. (Recording starts.) Press the 4 Button again to pause the recording. To View the Playback Picture 5 Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play the tape back. (l 29) Set the 5 Switch to VCR mode. (The [VCR] Lamp lights up.) Press the 6 Button. (Rewind the tape.) Press the 7 Button. (Playback starts.) Press the 8 Button. (Playback stops.) SEARCH CAMERA STILL MULTI/ P-IN-P 5, 6 67 SEARCH BACKLIGHT 8 MAGICPIX FADE TITLE 6 Turn the Palmcorder off. (l 14) Set the 9 Switch to [OFF]. OF MODE F ON 9 5 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 7 Controls and Components 3) 1) 1) LCD Monitor (l 14) ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2) LCD Monitor Open Tab [OPEN 4] (l 14, 62) 3) Accessory Shoe Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (not supplied), are attached here. 4) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 29) Reverse Search Button [SEARCHs] (l 20) Recording Check Button [S] (l 20) 5) Play Button [1] (l 29, 36, 38) Backlight Button [BACKLIGHT] (l 23) 6) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (l 29) Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] (l 20) 7) Stop Button [] (l 29, 36, 38) Fade Button [FADE] (l 22) 8) Still Button [;] (l 30, 36) Camera Still Button [CAMERA STILL] (l 21) 9) MAGICPIX Button [MAGICPIX] (l 23) 10) Title Button [TITLE] (PV-DC252/PV-DC252-K) (l 39) 11) Multi-Picture Button [MULTI] (l 28, 39) Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (l 28) 12) Tape/Card PhotoShot Selector [TAPE/CARD] (PV-DC252/PV-DC252-K) (l 34) 13) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (PV-DC252/PV-DC252-K) (l 34) 14) Card Slot (PV-DC252/PV-DC252-K) (l 34) 15) Card Slot Cover (PV-DC252/PV-DC252-K) (l 34) 16) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (l 14) 17) Viewfinder (l 14, 62) ......................................................................................................................... Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. ......................................................................................................................... 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) Eyecup Battery Holder (l 12) Shoulder Strap Holders (l 13) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 20, 27, 28) PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 21, 34, 35) Zoom Lever [W/T] (l 21, 22) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (l 15, 19, 25, 26, 29, 30) Menu Button [MENU] (l 15) Quick Start Lamp (l 24) Quick Start Button [QUICK START] (l 24) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 20, 24, 25, 26) Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B.] (PV-DC252/PV-DC252-K) (l 14, 20, 29, 36)/[CAMERA/VCR] (PV-DC152/PV-DC152-K) (l 14, 20, 29) 31) Tripod Receptacle Use for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripod. 32) Battery Eject Lever [BATT] (l 12) 12) 13) 2) 14) 15) 4) SEARCH 5) BACKLIGHT 6) SEARCH 7) FADE 8) CAMERA STILL 9) MAGICPIX 10) TITLE 11) MULTI/ P-IN-P 23) 16) 17) 24) 22) 18) 19) 20) 29) 28) 25) 26) 27) 21) 30) 32) 31) 8 35) 36) 37) 38) 39) 33) 34) 40) 41) 42) 43) 44) 33) 34) 35) 36) 37) 38) 39) 40) 41) 42) 43) 44) 45) 46) 52) 47) 48) 49) A/V OUT S-VIDEO MIC PHONES/REMO PHONES/REMOTE OUT 47) 46) 45) 50) 51) 52) Reset Button [RESET] (l 67) Speaker Cassette Holder Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (l 13) Cassette Cover Close Button [PUSH CLOSE] (l 13) Cassette Compartment Cover (l 13) Lens Hood (l 62) Lens Tally Lamp (l 20) White Balance Sensor (l 26, 63) Remote Control Sensor (l 11) Microphone (Built-in, stereo) (l 21) S-Video Output Jack [S-VIDEO OUT] (l 33) Audio-Video Output Jack [A/V OUT] (l 33) Headphone Jack [PHONES] Tethered Remote Control Jack [REMOTE] Connecting an AV Cable or Tethered Remote Control to this Jack activates the Palmcorder's built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it. When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into the AV output terminal, plug it in as far as it goes. Microphone Jack [MIC] Connecting with an external microphone or audio equipment. (When this Jack is in use, the built-in microphone does not operate.) (l 21) Shoulder Strap Holder/Lens Cap String Holder (l 13) DV Terminal (i.LINK) [¥] (l 43) Connect this to the digital video equipment. "i.LINK" is the name of connectors in accordance with IEEE1394-1995. "¥" is a logo marked on products conforming with the "i.LINK" specifications. Digital Still Picture Terminal [DIGITAL STILL PICTURE] USB Jack [TO PC] (PV-DC252/PV-DC252-K) (l 46) Grip Belt (l 13) 48) DIGITAL STILL PICTURE TO PC DV 51) 50) 49) 9 Remote Controller 1) 2) 3) 4) ¥REC Using the wireless remote controller that is supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder functions can be operated from a distance. OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP COUNTER RESET MULTI/ P-IN-P V TITLE ZOOM T sVOL r A.DUB FF/W 5) 6) 7) /REW PLAY 6 1 5 W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E INDEX K SELECT ; STOP D INDEX L P.B. ZOOM MENU VAR. SEARCH STORE SET ITEM 8) 9) 10) OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP COUNTER RESET MULTI/ P-IN-P V TITLE ZOOM T ¥REC sVOL r Remote Controller Buttons 1) Date and Time Button [DATE/TIME] (l 55) 2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (l 33) 3) Counter Reset Button [RESET] (l 63) 4) Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (l 55) 5) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] (l 28, 36) 6) Recording Button [REC] (l 43) 7) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (l 33) 8) Upward Direction Button [] (for Playback Zoom Function) (l 32) 9) Left/Right Direction Button [, ] (for Playback Zoom Function) (l 32) 10) Downward Direction Button [] (for Playback Zoom Function) (l 32) 11) Slow Motion/Still Advance Button [E, D] (E : reverse direction, D: normal direction) (l 30) 12) Index Search Button [:, 9] (:: reverse direction, 9: normal direction) (l 31) 13) Selection Button [SELECT] (l 32) 14) Store Button [STORE] (l 32) 15) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (l 32) 16) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (l 21, 22, 29, 32) 17) Variable Speed Search Button [VAR.SEARCH] (l 29) 18) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (l 32) 19) Speed Selection Button [, ] (for Variable Speed Search Function) (l 29) The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Palmcorder. 20) PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 21, 34) 21) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 20) 22) Title Button [TITLE] (l 39) 23) Menu Button [MENU] (l 15) 24) Item Set Button [SET] (l 15) 25) Item Select Button [ITEM] (l 15) 26) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] (l 29) 27) Play Button [1] (l 29, 36) 28) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 29) 29) Pause Button [;] (l 30, 36) 30) Stop Button [] (l 29, 36) A.DUB FF/W 16) W /REW PLAY 11) 12) 6 1 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E INDEX K SELECT ; STOP D INDEX L P.B. ZOOM MENU VAR. SEARCH 13) 14) 17) 18) 19) STORE SET ITEM OFF/ON 15) P.B.DIGITAL ª Tethered Remote Control 20) OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP 21) ZOOM COUNTER RESET TITLE ¥REC sVOL r 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) MULTI/ P-IN-P V T A.DUB FF/W 22) This controller allows the scene to be shot in various angles, high to low and is also convenient when the Tripod is used. When you do not use this controller, attach the clip to the Grip Belt for convenience. This controller allows the camera to be used more conveniently by a lefthanded user. When using the Tethered Remote control, plug it in as far as it goes. /REW PLAY 6 1 5 W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E INDEX K SELECT ; STOP D INDEX L P.B. ZOOM MENU 1 Recording Start/Stop Button [¥] 2 Zoom Lever [W/T] 3 PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] 1 2 3 VAR. SEARCH STORE SET ITEM OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL 23) 24) 25) The Grip Belt detached from the Palmcorder can also be used wrapped around the wrist as shown in the illustration on the right. 10 ª Inserting the Button-type Battery Before using the remote controller, insert the supplied button-type battery. 1 1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder. 2 Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (i) facing upward. 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller. When the button-type battery becomes weak, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about one year. However, it depends on operation frequency.) Be sure to match the poles properly when inserting the battery. ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212° F (100° C) or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor. ..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................... Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. 3 ª Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor on the Palmcorder and press the desired button. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Distance from the Palmcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters) Angle: Approximately 15 degrees in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis 1 15° 15° 15° 15° The above operating ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors, or under strong light, the equipment may not operate properly even within the above ranges. Within 3 feet (1 meter) range, you can also use the Remote Controller on the side (the LCD Monitor side) of the Palmcorder. Selecting Remote Controller Modes OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP COUNTER RESET MULTI/ P-IN-P V TITLE ZOOM T ¥REC sVOL r A.DUB FF/W When two Palmcorders are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes. If the Remote Controller Mode on the Palmcorder and Remote Controller do not match, [REMOTE] is displayed. Setting on the Palmcorder: Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode. Setting on the Remote Controller: [VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [] Button simultaneously. 1 [VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [] Button simultaneously. 2 When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the Mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode. /REW PLAY 6 1 5 W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E INDEX K SELECT ; STOP D INDEX L P.B. ZOOM MENU VAR. SEARCH STORE SET ITEM OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL 11 Power Supply 1 ª Using the AC Adaptor 1 Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Cable into the Battery Holder on the Palmcorder. 2 Connect the DC Cable to the [DC OUT] Jack on the AC Adaptor. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and AC Cable. The AC Cable's outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC Adaptor Jack. A gap will remain as shown 1. Before disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Palmcorder to [OFF]. Battery cannot be charged if DC Cable is connected to AC Adapter. 1 2 3 ª Using the Battery 1 Before use, fully charge the battery. 1 Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it. Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it. The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed. 2 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Palmcorder. Disconnecting the Power Source ON MODE FF O Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 to [OFF], and the [BATT] Lever to the right 2, and then slide the Battery to remove it. When attaching or removing battery, set [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the Operation Mode Lamp is not lit. For other notes, see page 56. BAT T Charging Time and Available Recording Time CGR-D08A/1B ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A B 1 h. 2 h 10 min. (1 h 35 min.) 2 h. 4 h 20 min. (3 h 10 min.) 3 h 15 min. 7 h 40 min. (5 h 35 min.) 5 h 20 min. 14 h 10 min. (10 h 25 min.) CGR-D16A/1B A B CGP-D28A/1B A B "1 h 20 min." indicates 1 hour and 20 minutes. Battery CGR-D08R is supplied. The hours shown in the table are approximate hours. The numeric characters in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter in some cases. The hours shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 68xF (20xC) and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may longer. A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time CGR-D53A/1K A B 12 Lens Cap and Grip Belt ª Attach the Lens Cap To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. 1 1 Pass the end of the Lens Cap String through the Lens Cap String holder. 2 2 Pass the other end of the String through the loop made by the String itself and pull it toward the direction indicated by an arrow. 3 Fit the lens cap onto the lens cap string. The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt 1. (When you are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for protection.) 3 ª Adjust the Grip Belt 1 Detach the tip of the Grip Belt and adjust the length of it. 2 Reattach the Grip Belt. Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. 1 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going outdoors to record so as to avoid dropping the Palmcorder. 1 Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder Strap. 2 Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, pass it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it. Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off. 2 1 2 Inserting a Cassette ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ down to open the Cassette Compartment. When power is supplied to the Palmcorder, the cassette can be taken out without turning the Palmcorder on. 1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front and pull 1 1 OPEN/ EJECT 2 Insert a Cassette. 3 Close the Cassette Compartment by pressing the [PUSH CLOSE] Button. 4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover. For other notes, see page 56. PUSH CLOSE 3 1 REC SAVE ª Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure protection slider (by sliding it in the [REC] arrow direction.) 4 13 OF N MODE FO 3 1 Turning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select Modes. 1, 2 ª How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the center Button 1. The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. ª How to Switch Modes 2 Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch. With each slide of the Switch, the Mode switches in the order of Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode. (PV-DC252/PV-DC252-K) The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up. CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. ª How to Turn off the Power 3 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the center Button 1. Using the Viewfinder 12:30:45AM 12:30:45AM OCT 15 2002 OCT 15 2002 12:30:45AM OCT 15 2002 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1 Pull the Viewfinder. 2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1. 2 1 Using the LCD Monitor With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it. 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. 2 Bring out the [OPEN] Tab about 90x in the direction of the arrow to open the LCD Monitor. 1 3 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180x 2 from the vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90x 3 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Palmcorder. The Viewfinder goes off. OPEN Closing the LCD monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked. ! 2 180x 3 90x ª Adjusting Brightness and Color Level When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed: LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen. LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR LEVEL] Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen. Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS] Adjust the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder. LCD/EVF LCD LCD EVF PUSH SET BRIGHTNESS LOW||||----HIGH COLOR LEVEL LOW||||----HIGH BRIGHTNESS LOW||||----HIGH MENU TO RETURN 1 Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item you want to adjust. 2 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and increase or decrease the number of the vertical bars on the Bar Indication. The Bar Indication has 8 steps. A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or color saturation. Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT]. These adjustments do not affect the recorded images. For other notes, see page 62. 14 Using the Menu Screen 2, 3, 4, 5 1, 2 To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting, this Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus. 1 Press the [MENU] Button. The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [OFF/ON/ MODE] Switch 1 is displayed. When the [CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is displayed. 2 When the [VCR] Lamp is on, the VCR Function Menu is displayed. 3 When the [CARD P.B.] Lamp is on, the Card Function Menu is displayed. 4 (PV-DC252/PV-DC252-K) 1 M ENU 2 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu. Rotate the [PUSH] dial to display the items highlighted. 2 3 4 3 Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected Sub-Menu. 4 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set. 5 Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to a desired CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. Mode. 1 O ON MODE FF 2 CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.CARD SETUP 4.MULTI-PICTURES 5.RECORDING SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PUSH MENU TO EXIT 3 With each press of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor [1] brings up a subsequent Mode. Menu items that cannot be used in combination with the selected menu items are displayed in dark blue. While a Menu is displayed, you cannot begin to record or play back. Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording. The above operations can be carried out using the Remote Controller. (l 10) To display the Menu, press the [MENU] Button 5 on the Remote Controller. To select items on the Menu, press the [ITEM] Button 6 on the Remote Controller. To set the mode for the selected items, press the [SET] Button 7 on the Remote Controller. VCR FUNCTIONS 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.CARD SETUP 4.RECORDING SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS